Chillin with Deke

Hear Trey share his journey in becoming one of ESPN's staple personalities, discuss success and also tell bad ass Terrell Davis story. Herm speaks on his path, insights and never quitting. Stay Chillin Website: chillinwithdeke.com Instagram: @chillinwithdeke Facebook: Deke  

So who's Lee Terbosic? Well, he's a professional magician who's performed for the likes of Wiz Khalifa, Aaron Paul, Gene Simmons, Jack Black, Andy Grammar, etc. In 2016, Lee performed the Houdini's straight jacket escape on the same date/time as Houdini did in downtown Pittsburgh exactly 100 years ago. He also just finished a documentary series for Discovery's Science Channel where he and Houdini's longest living relative, George Hardeen, let the viewers peak behind some of Houdini's finest secrets. Lee also writes, produces and hosts a 1 man theater show in Pittsburgh @ Hotel Monaco called 52 Up Close. (It's wrapped up for the winter but will resume in Summer 2019). However, you can check him out in the spring doing a new/different kind of show "In Plain Sleight" at Liberty Magic on 811 Liberty Ave. This guy has a real cool story that's led to the things he's doing now. Excited to share and hope you enjoy! Lee Terbosic's Social Media Instagram Twitter Facebook Website Subscribe to Chillin with Deke iTunes Google Play Spotify YouTube Social Links Instagram Twitter Facebook  

This episode is long overdue. Jeff has had such a big impact on my life. I apologize to you (Jeff) it took us this long but you know what they say- "longer the wait, the better it is" (or something like that) I met Jeff years ago when I was looking for a new church. I was a sophomore in college at the time. Some good friends of mine recommended a church out in Pleasant Hills called Freedom Life Center. I figured what the heck I'll check it out. The first service I went to was awesome and definitely digged the vibes. Pretty laid back...casual yet thought provoking. I continued to go and then even started attending a Wednesday Night Bible study. That Wednesday Night Bible study turned into Jeff and I coaching middle school basketball together. From there we just kept building a relationship. I also later started drumming for the church and even helped with the youth group. And no joke, that time period- from when I first started at Freedom Life Center and met Jeff (around 2011/12 til now)- I've enjoyed some of the best, fun, free, times of my life, hands down. There's many reasons why but to put it simply.... Most of it has to do with Jeff teaching, mentoring and looking out for me all these years. I'll always be grateful and now I'm honored to share his story with you. In this episode we discuss: -The father/son relationship -The multi-career path -His trip to Africa -Starting a church -Advice for young people and much more!

This dude is a DJ legend. DJ Nugget holds down Pittsburgh but has played all over the place these past 20 years. Some of these venues include: The Palms Pool in Las Vegas, The Do Over in LA, Down and Derby @ Coachella, and Greenhouse in NYC. I mean, his client list isn't too shabby either. Nugget has played for the Steelers, Porsche, Red Bull, Adidas, Netflix, Miller Brewing, and more. Not only does he DJ but also owns a couple of night spots in downtown Pittsburgh. His first one, the Goldmark, opened in 2015 followed by Scenario Night Club in 2017. He's been voted by the City Paper as Pittsburgh's "Best DJ" in 2016 and the Goldmark won "Best New Bar" in 2016 and the "Best Overall Bar" in 2017. The story with how I got connected with Nugget actually goes back to when I was in highschool. I tell it right at the beginning so I'll let you listen in for yourself. In this episode you'll hear: -How Nugget got his start -Going from DJ to owner -Overcoming Bad Nights -Where the name Nugget comes from -What it Means to Influence/Move a Crowd and more! Stay connected with DJ Nugget (AND LISTEN TO HIS SICK ASS MIXES) Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

Sometimes things just happens. I'm down visiting the homie Jared Zych (episode 3) at Twelve BBQ and I run into a crew from my high school, Seton La Salle. D Law is one of the dudes there and we chop it up for a lil. I mention the podcast and yeah we do the interview about a week later. He was a couple years ahead of me back in school and I didn't really know much of his story/ how he made it to the pros. So forsure this episode was really dope and had a blast recording it. Some of the things we discuss: -D Law's showcase that put him on the map -Recruiting decisions -Minor League experiences -Staying focused/present -Learning to control mentality/attitude -MLB stories Stay connected with Derek: Instagram Twitter Subscribe to Chillin with Deke iTunes Google Play Spotify YouTube Social Links Instagram Twitter Facebook  

You'll hear the context for this podcast early in the episode but I'll share a little now. Steve is a great friend and mentor of mine. We met at my church, Freedom Life Center, a few years ago but became close friends on a youth retreat. I remember jamming out to some Alice and Chains, talking over dinner, and playing some acoustic guitar. Honestly though, I don't exactly remember too much he told me on this retreat. But I do remember him offering to meet up and help me anytime I needed it. Here I was a 22/23 yr old just starting a job and not knowing to much about anything in life. When an older dude that looks successful, confident and dope personality offers you that, it doesn't make much sense to pass it up. So yeah I took Steve up on the offer and met him at Coffee Tree Roasters one of the following weeks. Ever since, he's been looking out and trying to guide me in the right direction. Thought it'd be great to share some of his insights with you guys. So Ladies and Gentlemen- Steve Gardiner. And for little background of what Steve does. He is a real estate investor, insurance salesman, soon to be life coach, but also a great friend, role model, husband and dad.  

This episode is pretty cool because it's from when I spoke in front of my church and gave the message.  I share a little bit of my story and what I've learned over the past year and a half. Plus, there's some behind the scenes of how my interview with Jimmy Wopo happened. Hope you guys enjoy. Thankful that I was given the opportunity to speak like this. Check out my church- freedomlifectr.org Stay Chillin My Friends  

David Alan is the owner of David Alan Clothing and also the Proper Knot. He went all in on these businesses after years of doing medical sales. Right now, his clientele list includes: John Cena, Ric Flair, former guest Rosie Nix, Blake Shelton, 13 Reasons Why's Christian Navarro and many more... In order to make things happen, David taught himself how to make clothes/design suits and hustled to make connections and put himself in front of the right people. To put it simply, it's pretty impressive what David has accomplished thus far. His story is pretty incredible and I don't want to spoil too much from the podcast. Also on September 21st 2018, David is hosting a fashion show up on Mt. Washington. There's gonna be tons of dope people there and proceeds go to a good cause. Here's a link to check it out! Stay connected with David Alan: Website Instagram Facebook Subscribe to Chillin with Deke iTunes Google Play Spotify YouTube Social Links Instagram Twitter Facebook Thanks for listening as always and Stay Chillin, My Friends!

So who's Eddie Luisi? Eddie has been the stage manager of Good Morning America for a good 33 years! He's been around the best of the best in music, entertainment and culture and as the man "behind the scenes" has a very interesting perspective on lots of things. He also is the founder of Friends in the Spirit 111. It started over 5 years ago with Eddie sending out weekly spiritual email reflections to his friends & family and has evolved into a Facebook page that includes thought-provoking videos. We talk about Friends in the Spirit later in the conversation, but you can also find out more here. We discuss a lot in this wide ranging conversation. You will hear stories about connecting with stars, career advice/ how Eddie got to GMA, changes with GMA over the years, spirituality, finding balance, life design and much more! Thanks a ton to Eddie for coming on. Stay connected with him by clicking/following the links below: Friends in the Spirit 111 Fencescomingdown.com Facebook Instagram Subscribe to Chillin with Deke iTunes Google Play Spotify YouTube

This episode is one of my favorites because my guest was probably the coolest college professor I had- Dan Dennehy. I took Dan's Brand Management class at Pitt back in 2013 and the curriculum was very unique compared to everything else I had taken before. The grading involved learning journals, discussions, presentations and case studies rather than tests. And it was led in a way where the student had control over what and how they learned.  And I'll never forget when we had to turn in our first journals. There wasn't too much direction on how to write them. So I just kinda wrote it like....you know, a journal. I looked up concepts, asked questions, related things to each other. Crossed stuff out, scribbled, doodled. I mean, it was pretty messy. Here's the thing, I never really turned an assignment in like this before for an actual grade. Usually we had to make sure everything was neat, grammatically correct, and the spacing was right. So I didn't really know what to expect when we received them back. A week or so goes by and it's the end of class. Dan stood in the front behind a podium and called out our names one at a time. "Eric DeKlaven" he said I don't even remember if there was a grade put down on the journal, but I do remember what Dan said to me. "This was excellent." I laughed a little. He looked me right in the eye. "Seriously, this was some good stuff." And I walked back to my seat proud, maybe a little unsure but definitely smiling inside.  Obviously we feel good about ourselves when we do good work and get complimented. But this was different. This moment might've been the first time in a school setting where learning didn't have to be perfect. It didn't need to be put in a box and was completely in my control.  I'm having a difficult time putting it all into words but Dan and that class had a big impact on me. And since having a podcast gives me a good excuse to connect with people, I reached out to Dan to see if we could sit down and record an episode. I wanted to hear his story and some of the insights that's guided him through life. I'm honored to share this episode and really hope you guys enjoy.

Think of it like this. We've all grown up with teachings, beliefs and faith that have been passed down to us from others. Whether it's church, religions, parents, teachers, etc. When you buy-in and live based on these principles, your "religion" becomes apart of you... But what happens when one start to question these beliefs? There's a breaking of sorts, almost like an identity crisis. I think a lot of us have dealt/deal with this type of syndrome. For me, I grew up in Christianity and there's a lot of things that were taught to me which I simply don't agree with anymore. I'm lucky I've had some awesome people around me where this questioning led to nothing more than disagreements and sometimes good debates. In many cases though, instead of healing, religion has brought people pain and loneliness. Should we look at church as bad then? Is religion evil? What about religious people? I mean, how do we deal with this spiritual aspect of our lives if we don't really vibe with all the teachings? Especially if religion brought us hurt and pain in the past? Enter Reba and her story. She suffered from PTCS herself and wanted to fix it. Her spiritual side was suffering so she used a pretty unique project in attempts to face it. Practice 30 religions before her 30th birthday. And she accomplished it, but it was more than just checking off 30 religions. To put it simply, she learned a lot- about herself, God, loving others, finding good in things, etc. There's a lot more I can write but I don't want to give too many spoilers because: 1. Reba wrote an awesome book about her journey called: Post Traumatic Church Syndrome and... 2. We talk about some of this stuff in the podcast lol. Talking points: How Reba was able to get out of her comfort zone What is PTCS? Why she started the project? Overcoming bitterness, resentment Not quitting (even when you want to) The different facets of storytelling/being in the present Big thanks to Reba for coming on the podcast and sharing!

This one was the first podcast I did live in front of an audience and not gonna lie, I was pretty nervous. I was pacing a little, and a couple times I got away from the crowd just to breathe and relax. Things felt pretty good after we pressed record and started though. The venue was South Hills Country Club and it was for my church's (Freedom Life Center) Men's Breakfast. I think a little over 70 people showed up! This episode meant a lot to me not only because it was a live interview but because we did it in front of many of my close friends/family. Big thanks to them for coming out and supporting. So who's the guy I interviewed? His name is Craig Wolfley and played Offensive line for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1980-1989 and Minnesota Vikings from 1990-1991. In 2000 he was named to the Steelers All Century Team and has competed in martial arts, boxing, sumo wrestling and weight lifting. Currently, Craig works for the Steelers as a part of the gamely broadcast team and co-hosts a radio show on 970AM ESPN Pittsburgh. He is also a blogger and podcast host which can be found at CraigWolfley.com. Craig is just a great dude and awesome storyteller. He shares some good ones in the episode, so I hope you guys enjoy! In this conversation we discuss: Craig's fight with Butterbean Best Chuck Noll Story How Chuck changed Craig's Life The importance of mentorship Finding identity outside of football Life as a Broadcaster Success

Leanne Ford is an interior designer who gained national recognition after redesigning an old 1907 PA Schoolhouse. Her work has been published in: GQ, New York Times, Refinery 29, Country Living, Elle Decor, Martha Stewart, Better Home and Gardens and many others. She is also the star, along with her brother, Steve, of HGTV's Restored by the Fords. It involves taking old school buildings and making them pretty dope- to put in "Deke" terms. I met Leanne through one of my good friends, Lydia, at the Ace Hotel for the premiere show of season 1. Going to the show was kind of a spur of the moment thing as I didn't know about it till the day of a few hours before. Actually, I don't even know if I was supposed to know about the premiere, but my buddy Pete Rostosky (episode 1) told me about it. So, I asked his daughter Lydia and she said it was cool. So I went down. I wanted to meet Leanne and see if she'd be down to do the podcast... And of course to drink a couple beers and have a good time. Both got accomplished and here's the episode. Hope you enjoy! Sidenote: We recorded at Leanne's famed old schoolhouse home and the place definitely lived up to the hype. It was sick and thanks to Leanne for making the time. Here's a few talking points of our conversation: Why Ohio U was a top 5 best decision The importance of saying "Yes" Having confidence in what you do Avoiding Trends/ Focusing on Classic Thinking Creative HGTV Opportunity We also discussed Man Code toward the end and Leanne mentioned an article she wrote for GQ that could be of good use for us guys. Here it is – https://www.gq.com/gallery/eight-bachelor-pad-items-host Stay Connected with Leanne: @leannefordcreative @leannefordinteriors leanneford.com leannefordinteriors.com Watch Restored by the Fords on HGTV

Greg mentions throughout the episode that he has a hippie half but also a business half. For his business half- Greg owns multiple UPS stores out in San Diego and is a shareholder for a company called Koog Bar. On the other side, he is the founder of the Thrive Barefoot Movement which promotes thriving in life and being barefoot. He also meditates, reads, surfs, etc. Kinda opposite right? I think this concept of duality is prevalent throughout all our lives. Whether its balancing the future/present, being ourselves/ being in community, or even nature vs. technology. There's countless things that contrast but at the same time can go together. It's a struggle but like my buddy Jared says- "A Beautiful Struggle". I don't think there's really a right answer for any of it but I think it's great to embrace and learn about all the different aspects. For instance, you wouldn't think mindfulness would have anything to do with business and vice versa but, in fact, they can go hand in hand. Being mindful can clear the mind for good business whereas being good at business can enable your mind not to worry about money/shelter etc. Beforehand, I didn't think this idea of duality was going to be the clear cut concept I took away from this interview, but after recording and re-listening I couldn't get it out of my mind. We also discuss: Hustling Candy in School Career Arc of Becoming a Business Owner Crushing It At Life (On the Outside) Finding Sobriety Breaking Down Authentic Self/ Who you Are Man Code Challenges of Being Barefoot Hope you guys enjoy as much as I did! To stay connected with Greg check out his various links: Instagram Website Facebook

This dude's rise on the rap scene has been impressive and I hope he continues to blow up. We've had Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller make it big out of Pittsburgh and all signs point to Jimmy Wopo being next. I saw Wopo's material like way back in the summer and knew I wanted to get him on the podcast. He got the look, swag and talent. It's tough to describe. That "It" factor I guess you can say. He mentioned in our episode that "all (his) life (he) wanted to be somebody" and I think he's about to be. We did this interview backstage at his concert at Mr. Smalls Theater on April 28th. It was real dope. I appreciate Wopo for giving me the time and Taylor for linking us for the podcast. Wopo's a really interesting and thoughtful dude and I'm honored to share his insight/journey. In this conversation we talk about: His Creative Process Building Mental Toughness Rapping on The Radio at a Young Age Importance of Mentoring the Youth How Elm Street Blew Up/ Lessons Learned Success/ Finding Happiness How he got the name Jimmy Wopo Follow Jimmy Wopo on Social Media Instagram Twitter Listen to Wopo on Soundcloud Spotify Youtube  

This episode means a lot because I interviewed not a only a really smart dude but a good friend. I've known Ethan since grade school as we both went to Hillcrest together. But after I graduated 8th grade in 2007, I didn't see him again until this past summer. We ran into each other at Carson City down Southside and I'm not sure how Ethan recognized me. But we got to talking/ catching up and I find out that he has his own podcast as well. Ever since, we've been able to chill and discuss ideas and now he's a guest on Chillin with Deke. Ethan's podcast/site is called the University and the slogan is "Learn to Live." His podcast guest list is impressive as he's talked to Human Performance Specialist Brian Mackenzie, YouTube star JP Sears, and XS founder David Vanderveen. My man has some legit insight and I'm excited to share his story and some of the stuff he's learned throughout his journey. Also, he's a sick writer. You can check out his articles here or here. This episode consists of wide ranging topics as we discuss: Dealing with Jealousy/Comparison Stoicism The Idea of Changing the World Ethan's Decision to Drop Out of College Starting a Podcast Techniques for Connecting with Tough to Reach People Success Lesson Learned from Podcasting Stay connected with Ethan by going to his website or following him on social media Facebook Twitter Instagram Watch episodes of The University on YouTube Subscribe to Chillin with Deke iTunes Google Play Spotify YouTube Stay Chillin with me Instagram Twitter Facebook

Every wonder what it would be like to be in a near death situation or have your life flash before your eyes? That's exactly what Dave Sanderson faced on January 15, 2009. So I didn't really know what happened on January 15th until I saw the movie Sully a few years ago. (Solid flick. Hanks knocked it out of the park. I'd give it an 84% lol.) Seriously though.... That was a pretty crazy. And I never  would've thought that I'd be podcasting with one of the survivors albeit, the last passenger. But here we are. Dave Sanderson is an international speaker/ entrepreneur and was the last passenger off the plane at the Miracle on the Hudson. In addition, Dave has 30 years of valuable sales experience and also worked as the director of security for Tony Robbins. I really appreciate Dave for coming on the show and sharing. And I have to thank my man, Chuck Bolena, for making the connection for this interview as well. In this episode we discuss: -Dave's 1 on 1 game with Oscar Robertson -Surrounding Yourself with Great People -Meeting and Working with Tony Robbins -The Miracle on the Hudson -Keys for Public Speaking and Presentations -The Struggle of Quitting the Corporate World -Connecting with a Person's Primary Sense -Why Each Moment in Life Matters Stay connected with Dave to see what he's up to next: DaveSandersonSpeaks.com Facebook Instagram Check out Dave's book, Moment's Matter, on Amazon. Subscribe to Chillin with Deke on: iTunes Spotify Google Play Stay Connected with me: Facebook Instagram Twitter

Tips and tricks I've learned throughout my 24 years on this earth on how to ask better questions and have meaningful conversations. So this one is a bit of an experiment. I haven't done an episode where it's just me talking the whole time. Speaking hasn't really been one of my strong suits but feel that I've been getting better and better at it. This topic has been on my heart for the past couple weeks and figured it'd be pretty cool to share a little bit of what I've learned on the podcast. Whether you want to have better conversations with friends/co-workers or kill your next conversation at a party, I hope you guys find the information with the episode helpful. Would love to know if you have any tips/tricks for connecting with people as well.

Lilliana Dee aka Lily Whispers is a Youtube creator and makes videos involving Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR). She started her channel about four years ago and boasts a loyal following of almost 200,000 subscribers What is ASMR? Here's the definition, stolen off of Webmd "Autonomous sensory meridian response, or ASMR, causes a tingling sensation in your head and neck after triggers like repetitive movements or whispering. Most people describe the tingling as very relaxing, even pleasurable." Before this podcast I had no clue what ASMR was. I saw Lily's story in the PGH City Paper and was curious to hear more about it. So I reached out and we met up at the coffee shop, Espresso a Mano, to record the episode. So in this episode Lilliana and I discuss: Playing video games as kid, First experience with ASMR , How she describes it/ Who has it, Starting her YouTube channel, People finding out about her channel, The change in YouTube/monetization, Lessons learned, Thoughts on bullying, Recommended books, + more!

*Explicit* Joe Cool is one of the most recognizable artists in the hip hop industry. His artwork has been featured on millions of records sold around the world starting in 1993 with Snoop Dogg's "Doggystyle." And even though it was his first publicized piece of art, "Doggystyle" is still considered one of the greatest rap album covers of all time. Just check out the lists on Complex, HotNewHipHop, and CapitalXtra. Outside of album covers, Joe's has collaborated with global brands such as Adidas, Supreme and 7-11. He can also be seen on stage touring around the world with Snoop as the "Nasty Dogg." Joe continues to create art by painting and drawing. If you want a Joe Cool original or a commissioned piece, hit him up here or go to his website. Big thanks to Joe for coming on the show and s/o to my man Justin Roach for connecting us. I'm honored to share Joe's incredible story especially with 2018 being the 25th anniversary year of "Doggystyle". In this episode we discuss: Joe's early influences as an artist, Joining a gang and how he refined his art skills, Being introduced to cocaine, Getting out of prison and creating "Doggystyle," Battling and overcoming addiction, What Joe Cool wants people to think of when they see his artwork, Being in the studio with Tupac, Importance of getting a shoutout from Snoop on live TV (watch below) How Darryl Daniel became Joe Cool and much more! Stay Connected with Joe Cool on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Stay Connected with me on Social Media: Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn

Jim Shorkey is former owner of Jim Shorkey Family Auto Group and has read the book "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill 136 times. We discuss how this book impacted him and how he incorporated the principles detailed in the book to go from bankruptcy imminent to 7 successful dealerships. Lot of great stuff in this episode.Hope you guys enjoy!  Music mentioned in intro: Brain Power- Music by Kelly Howell Website: chillinwithdeke.com Instagram: @chillinwithdeke Facebook: Chillin with Deke Stay connected with Jim- resultsfromthinking.com Show notes: 3:20- Background of Think and Grow Rich and Importance of following instructions. 6:07- When/Why Jim started reading Think and Grow Rich. 11:47- Steps/ Strategies to growing dealerships and business. 14:10- Reaching out to mentors and seeking expert council. 19:20- The 2 tactics/ideas garnered from mastermind that delivered. 23:20- The six steps of Desire. 25:05- What is autosuggestion? How Jim incorporates it. 27:05- The secret.  31:31- The science of auto suggestion catching up to the philosophy. 33:39- Importance of defining aging goal. Why Jim wants to live over 100. 37:23- What happened in 2003 for Jim Shorkey Auto Group. 38:52- How Jim made record sales during the Recession. 46:04- Jim's pitch to customers during the Recession. 47:20- Investing when times are low. Making downtime your primetime. 49:59- The idea behind the sixth sense. Does it matter? 57:39- The meaning of goals. 59:44- Jim's definition of success. 1:07:59- What Jim would put on a Billboard in a large city. 1:12:35- Why Jim stopped drinking alcohol in 1993. 1:18:14- Importance of failing and making mistakes.  

Justin Roach is a graphic designer who works with global artists such as Snoop Dogg and The Game. In 2016, he and Joe Cool worked together to create the album covers for Snoop's " Coolaid" and  The Game's "1992." Outside of his freelance graphic design work, Justin works as the social media coordinator and designer for Wayne Bank in Scranton, Pa. He was recently named Happenings Magazine's Best Artist in Northeast PA. I connected with Justin through Facebook. I'm pretty sure we linked through Randyland. (who I previously did a podcast with). I saw Justin's work and figured he would be a great guest for the podcast, but also reached out to see if he'd be up for working on a new podcast logo for Chillin with Deke. The new logo is in progress and I'm really looking forward to seeing it. As for now, you can listen to the podcast below. I hope you guys enjoy the conversation as much as I did. Time stamps: 1:15- Why Justin likes 90’s music and the Gin Blossoms 5:06- The reason Justin gravitated to art/ design + early influences 7:09- How Justin stumbled upon Graphic Design by accident 12:20- Making early connections in Philadelphia 16:00- Being in the right place at the right time- How a deer head facilitated Justin’s career 21:45- Being broke and experimenting with different jobs 24:48- Who Justin was most nervous to meet when first starting out. 28:11- How he started working with childhood idols Joe Cool and Snoop Dogg 34:23- Story behind The Game’s 1992 album cover 38:22- Completing the Coolaid album the Day it appeared on Jimmy Kimmel 41:58- How the collab process between Justin and Joe Cool works 44:35- How Justin struggles with comparing to others and how he tries to prevent it 46:52- What ideals would Justin instill to upcoming students or those just starting out in art 48:18- Passing out my podcast episode and getting in front of people 49:50- Why does design matter when it comes to products and brands 52:47- Effect of design/art/graffiti in Justin’s person life 57:29- Definition of success 1:02:09- When I met Michael Rapaport/ Making an impact on someone 1:04:39- Why Justin doesn’t really have a book to recommend 1:07:33- A Ted Talk on a topic outside of graphic design

Jon Kolb is the President of Adventures in Training with a Purpose which is an organization focused on helping those most in need improve their quality of life through purposeful physical training. He was formerly the Steelers Left Tackle from 1969-1981 and won 4 Super Bowl Championships with the team. After football, Jon became the Steelers strength and conditioning coach and received his Master's in Exercise Science from Slippery Rock University. He also currently teaches kinesiology at Penn State and Youngstown State. To find out more about Adventures in Training with a Purpose please check out the website- adventurestraining.org This interview was really meaningful to me and I think comes at a good time as we kick of 2018.  As the New Year comes, we often are seeking to improve ourselves (usually as it relates to fitness). In this episode, Jon gives a unique outlook on how we should look at training and movement and it definitely gave me new perspective. Timestamps/ topics discussed are below: 2:59- What does being Left Handed Mean? 8:50- Is strength the most important aspect of training? 12:40- Defining your purpose. Different types of workouts for different goals. 15:58- Connection of homones, brain and muscle 19:14- Unethical workouts? 23:39- Moving and Living with chronic diseases- Current therapy vs. How it should be 29:23- Life Expectancy vs. Healthy Life expectancy 33:00- Rethinking the Aging Process 36:47- Minimum effective dose of working out- is the glass half full/empty? 46:12- How did Adventures in Training with a Purpose start? 49:56- Who is ATP for? Who does it help? 55:00- Importance of Environment when training? Surrounding yourself with positivity. 58:40- Why you should walk backwards everyday 1:00:48- The Krebs Cycle and the benefits of learning while moving 1:04:11- Inter-workings of the brain, spinal cord and our body parts. Science behind paralysis/walking and regenerating neuro networks. 1:21:06- Most meaningful Super Bowl Ring? 1:24:29- Making the process the purpose. 1:27:59- Dealing with fear and never wanting to take a step back. 1:33:43- Being the best vs. being the best you can be. 1:42:04- Jon's favorite Chuck Noll stories and Memories. 1:47:51- Favorite/ most impactful Bible verse. 1:50:28- Jon's definition for success.

Xavier Thomas is known for his skills behind the camera and shoots for guys like Wiz Khalifa, Mac Miller and Fabolous. He started his photography journey by shooting pictures from his iPhone and casually making music videos for his friends. Fast forward to now, he has his own brand (ArtLikUs) and just won Pittsburgh's City Paper 2017 best photographer. In this wide ranging episode, Xavier and I discuss: What a picture can do that a video can't, How he got connected with Wiz, Why he won the best photographer in the city, Who/what makes someone an artist, Gary Vaynerchuk and the art of hustling + much more! Xavier's website: ArtLike.Us Xavier's Instagram: @artlikeus Stay Chillin with Deke chillinwithdeke.com @chillinwithdeke across all social platforms Chillin with Deke on YouTube

In this episode, I speak with Eileah Ohning who is known online for her YouTube videos that revolve around her experience living in a car for a year. The videos are in a casual, down to earth, journal format and receive views in the 100k’s.  In 2015, she started looking into minimalism decided to live in her 2004 Acura Sedan and is now in the process of creating a Tiny Home on Wheels for herself in a sprinter van. Eileah can also be seen on YouTube speaking for Tedx Yearling Road touching on the topic of Rebellion and what it means going against the grain. This conversation we talk about a lot of topics. Obviously why Eileah decided to live in her car, what she liked about it, what she missed about conventional living, reaction from friends/ co-workers, taking a chance, being curious about the world, asking why, minimalism and much more! I hope you guys enjoy this conversation as much as I did. You can follow Eileah on YouTube or Instagram. Check out her Tiny Home on Wheels account on Instagram as well.

In this episode I answer questions submitted by you guys with my brother as the host. I discuss a little bit of my podcast journey, what I've learned, why I've made certain decisions, but also explore some wide ranging topics too lol. Thanks to everyone for taking the time to submit such good questions!

For this edition of Chillin with Deke, I speak with writer and expert draft analyst, Bo Marchionte. His work can be seen at The Draft Bible, Football Insiders, and Lindy's Draft Coverage. He has also done radio sports for NBC, FOX Sports and ESPN and their affiliates. Currently, Bo owns a website- college2pro.com and is a scout for the CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers. His site is dedicated to Draft and Steeler coverage but also acts as facilitator for college players to gain exposure and improve their draft status. Outside of scouting and football, Bo enjoys running. I mean really enjoys it.... He currently has a streak which he started back in January 1998 where he runs at least 3 miles everyday. Right now he usually runs for 8-10 miles a day. So obviously in this episode we talk about the streak, how he stays persistent/determined and why he calls running a his mistress. But also, with his experience in the media, we explore how to make connections, talking with strangers and even how to scheme a little lol. A little backstory on how I met Bo. This episode actually is connected to one of my previous episodes- Episode 18 live from the Hall of Fame weekend. Basically, I met Bo in the concourse of the stadium before the inductees gave their speeches and we talked for 30 min or so. Fast forward a couple months later and we connected to do this podcast. We talk  a little more in-depth on how we met and the Hall of Fame in the episode. So listen below or subscribe on iTunes. 

In this episode I talk with Diego Perez aka Yung Pueblo. He well known for his writings, poems and letters which he posts most notably to his Instagram. Also known for meditating, Yung Pueblo practices Vipassana which involves taking a retreat and meditating for 10-11 hrs a day. In the beginning of this episode we discuss a little bit of meditation/ mindfulness and how it can help free yourself. We also delve into human habit vs human nature, the meaning behind "Yung Pueblo", losing the ego, the power of love and tons more! Diego and I connected for this podcast through Instagram. I discuss a little bit of the backstory in the beginning of the episode, but essentially it goes like this. I followed Diego once I first started my podcast. I saw some of his posts and writings and thought "This dude is legit". I always thought he would be an awesome guest for the podcast but at the time never really knew how it would happen. Recently I reached out to him because I saw he had a book coming out and I really wanted to hear his story. And here it is Episode 22. Check out his dope writings and wisdom on his Instagram and Facebook. Also, buy his new book "Inward" on Amazon.

Featured in this episode is former Miss Nevada Lisa Song Sutton. She is also the Co-founder of multiple businesses such as: Sin City Cupcakes, Sutton and Chase Real Estate, Liquid and Lace and Gleaux. Lisa also hosts a weekly show called Live with Lisa and she has also been published as a model for GQ, Maxim, Macy's and published as a writer in Forbers, Business Insider, Fast Company and more. I connected with Lisa through Instagram as I saw she commented on of my idol's, Tim Ferriss, post. From there  I saw her profile through her bio, I could tell she accomplished a lot so I reached out to see if she's like to share her story on the podcast. I learned alot from this episode and hope you enjoy too! At the 40 minute mark we discuss a Coffee Challenge which I attempted and you can also read about at my website- chillinwithdeke.com/thecoffeechallenge Follow Lisa on Social Media and Check out her companies Instagram and Twitter- @lisasongsutton http://sincitycupcakes.com/ http://gleaux.us/ http://www.liquidandlace.com/ Her website- http://lisasongsutton.com/ To listen to more Chillin with Deke, subscribe on iTunes. If you like the content please leave a review, each one helps. My website- chillinwithdeke.com All social: @chillinwithdeke Leave a comment. What was your favorite lesson or story from this episode? What did you take away? In this episode, we discuss: -Stephen King, What makes his writing good,The movie- IT -Why Lisa read so much as a kid, how has it helped her -Life as a model, What it has taught her about imaging and branding, how she uses those lessons with her companies today -Starting Sin City Cupcakes with her friend Danielle, and how they got strong publicity from the start -How she made a Lamborghini collaboration with her Real Estate firm -How to network effectively at events. Why Lisa doesn't necessarily like typical networking events -Running for Miss Nevada. How her past helped her win and how winning helped her businesses -Importance of Community -Tim Ferriss, Tools of Titans and the Coffee Challenge and much more!  

For this podcast I talk with owner and creator of Randyland- Randy Gilson. After purchasing property in Pittsburgh’s North Side 22 years ago, Randy went against conventional thinking and crafted what is now the art gallery/ museum known as Randyland. Outside of that, he’s also created 800 gardens, 50 vegetable gardens and 8 parks. Randy is a great guy and pours his heart and resources into the city of Pittsburgh and I am grateful he gave me the time for this podcast. I learned a lot from this episode and just from getting to meet Randy. I hope you guys enjoy as well. In this episode we discuss: -Randy’s upbringing and overcoming depression -Using ADHD as a tool -How he bought and started Randyland -Thinking outside the box and creating change -How being a waiter helped him grow Randyland and much more!

Roosevelt Nix (@dat_dude_nix45) is the starting fullback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college ball at Kent State, winning the MAC Defensive Player of Year as a freshman and was also the first player in school history to be named first team all MAC for all 4 years. After going undrafted, he was picked up by the Atlanta Falcons but was released during training camp. Listen below to hear how Rosie went from undrafted to free agent to Pittsburgh Steeler in the course of a year. Just from meeting with Rosie for the podcast and a couple times beforehand, he is legit a good dude. You can tell he cares about people and has a lot of wisdom/perspective/insight to offer. In this episode, we talk about his journey and also a lot of  interesting things outside of football. Hope you enjoy. Follow Rosie: Twitter: @dat_dude_nix     Instagram: @dat_dude_nix45 Stay connected with me: All Social Media: @chillinwithdeke Website: chillinwithdeke.com Vlog/YouTube: Chillin with Dek

Hear wisdom and stories from: Trey Wingo, Mark Schlereth, Herm Edwards, Kelli Quinn, Ron "Crackman" Crachiola, Pinto Ron, Mel Renfro, Hollywood Hillbillie Hogette, Steve Atwater and more! I traveled up to Hall of Fame not knowing what to expect but met some amazing people and they shared some incredible stories, wisdom and also a little bit of humor on the podcast. Hope you guys enjoy. Stay connected with me! @chillinwithdeke on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Website: chillinwithdeke.com YouTube: Chillin with Deke  

After graduating college in 2012, Cian Fahey started his own website called PreSnapReads.com which featured football analysis that was and is unique from traditional coverage on TV/radio. He started by researching cornerbacks on every snap they played not just when the ball was thrown their way. The work from his site created opportunities for him to write for other sites like the Football Guys, Bleacher Report, Football Outsiders and Rotoworld. In 2014, Cian moved to quarterback coverage and dissected every pass to see if it was interceptable or not which then led to the creation of his Quarterback Catalog in 2015. Now he can be heard as the official football correspondent on ESPN's Dan LeBatard Show and will be starting a new role for ESPN in the future.  In this episode Cian and I discuss, how/why he started PreSnapReads.com, how he built the site, believing in himself and never quitting, how the LeBatard Show opportunity came about, and obviously some Pittsburgh Steelers/football talk. Check out Cian's site PreSnapReads.com for football coverage you won't get anywhere else. Stay connected to Cian to see his newest articles and see what he'll be up to next. His twitter- @CianAF Listen to the Dan LeBatard Show now and throughout the football season to hear Cian give his football insights. Stay connected with me for updates on the podcast and seeing what guests come on next.  All social media- @chillinwithdeke Website: chillinwithdeke.com YouTube: Chillin with Deke  

Dave O'Brien is an upcoming Pittsburgh artist who just completed the 2017 Art Car for Ron Lewis Alfa Romeo downtown live at Market Square. He has also done live paintings for RedFish Bowl, Fame LLC, and Pittsburgh Beautiful. His work has been featured at Carnegie Library of Downtown Pittsburgh, War Streets Brewery, Delanie's Coffee shop and on the official Pittsburgh Saint Patrick’s Parade t-shirt. This episode is unique because Dave and I were friends and graduated in the same high school class- Seton La Salle 2011. Six years after graduating we meet again and discuss how/why Dave started creating and selling art, how he meshes the art and business worlds together, why he's so critical of his own work, tips for aspiring artists and entrepreneurs, high school/college football memories and much more. Also, I lose another bet on the podcast. Check out and buy Dave's art here: DAVEOBRIENART.COM Check out the 2017 Art Car on his Instagram: @daveobrienart Twitter: @daveobrienart Facebook: Dave O'Brien Art Stay connected on social media to watch me or the guests complete bets from the podcast and also to stay updated on new episodes or events. All social media: @chillinwithdeke Website: CHILLINWITHDEKE.COM YouTube: Chillin with Deke    

Jeff Walters is the owner of American Torch Tip which was started by his grandfather in the 1940's during World War II. In 2004, Jeff took his knowledge from ATTC and bought Globe Trailers which has become one of the leading trailer manufacturers in the country. We discuss how he was able to grow his companies at such a high rate, what makes a good leader, how to deal with stress, funny golf stories, the Kentucky Derby and much more! Check out Globe Trailers at GLOBETRAILERS.COM Check out American Torch Tip at AMERICANTORCHTIP.COM Stay connected to the podcast: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @chillinwithdeke Website: CHILLINWITHDEKE.COM YouTube: Chillin with Deke Intro and Outro Music: "Midweek Daggers"- Brahctopus

Jeff Young is the founder of Young Lungs Motivation a non profit organization that focuses on challenging and motivating people especially youth. He is a public speaker and includes poetry in a creative/ impactful way to better engage with his audiences. In this episode we discuss what makes a good speech, when/how he started poetry and motivational speaking, the art of networking, ways to set yourself apart and much more! Check Jeff out for wisdom and motivational videos Website: younglungsmotivation.com   Instagram and Twitter- @young_lungs_motivation Facebook- Young Lungs Motivation YouTube- Young.lungs.motivation   Stay Chillin with Deke Instagram, Twitter, Facebook- @chillinwithdeke YouTube- Chillin with Deke Website- chillinwithdeke.com   Intro and Outro Music: "Midweek Daggers" by Brahctopus        

This one was very insightful and also a lot of fun. I talk with FIZZPOP pin owner and creator, Theresa Baughman. We discuss: How/why she started the brand The meaning behind the pins and the symbolism of objects Sexuality and Body Positivity Marriage in today's context Spirituality of music Hipsters/Beards And lots more! Check out FIZZPOP pins and www.fizzpop-pins.com   Check out Theresa's other art and research at www.tbaughman.com   Follow her on Instagram @fizzpop.pins   Stay Chillin with me   Instagram, Twitter and Facebook- @chillinwithdeke   Website: www.chillinwithdeke.com   YouTube: Chillin with Deke        

Matt "Sweet Child" Conway is an undefeated Junior welterweight boxer based in Pittsburgh and has a fight June 24th at the Rivers Casino to defend his belt. In this episode Matt and I talk about how/why he started fighting, mental toughness, McGregor vs Mayweather, misconceptions of boxing and much more! To get tickets for his fight go to MADEMENBOXING.COM or hit up Matt on Facebook or his Instagram- @conway_boxing1 Stay Chillin Instagram and Twitter: @chillinwithdeke Snapchat: chillinwithdeke Website: chillinwithdeke.com  

Short but sweet, Deke podcasts live from the Antonio Brown Softball game. Guests include: Pittsburgh Dad, DeJuan Blair, Mike Mitchell, Chris Colditz, Josh Dobbs and members of the Kent State Football team. Stay Chillin. Instagram and Twitter: @chillinwithdeke SC: chillinwithdeke Website: chillinwithdeke.com    

I talk with Wade Anthony live from his sneaker shop- Anthony's Locker, located in Lawerenceville, PA. In this episode we talk about how and when Anthony started the shop/selling sneakers, his favorite Madden games/players, community, success and much more! Go to his site antlckr.com or visit him down at 4314 Butler St., Pittsburgh PA to buy some fresh shoes or gear. Anthony's Instagram and Twitter: @anthonyslocker Stay connected with me: Instagram and Twitter: @chillinwithdeke SC: chillinwithdeke Website: chillinwithdeke.com YouTube: Chillin with Deke

Deke talks with Cavs fans downtown for Game 2 and 3 of the finals. Plus Michael Rapaport joins in and debates Kyrie > Steph. The guests give their takes on KD, Browns QB's, best looking Cavs player, the Finals and much more! Instagram and Twitter: @chillinwithdeke SC: chillinwithdeke Website: chillinwithdeke.com   Intro and Outro Music: "Midweek Daggers"- Brahctopus  

For this episode, Deke talks with Chris Colditz aka @coldcutz20. Chris is a social media entertainer/ athlete who has built an impressive following over the past couple years. His videos consist of crazy stunts, world record performances and occasionally a funny prank. In this conversation, Deke and Chris discuss the Instagram lifestyle, when and how he started, Chris' passion for sneakers, Lavar Ball's marketing tactics and much more! Stay Chillin Instagram: @chillinwithdeke Facebook: Chillin with Deke Website: chillinwithdeke.com   Check out Chris' social media and also his clothing line: Allurynt apparel Instagram: @coldcutz20 Facebook: ColdCutz Fitness Allurynt website: Shopallurynt.com        

Ethan Kovalcik is the lead singer and frontman of reggae rock band, Brahctopus. He also is the co-founder of GareFest music festival and sings and plays in the band, 3 Dude Chillin. In this episode, Ethan and I discuss how Brahctopus was formed, his creative process, outer body experiences, aliens, and much more! Stay chillin with Deke: Instagram:@chillinwithdeke Website: chillinwithdeke.com   Check out and listen to Brahctopus on SoundCloud Follow Brahctopus on Facebook to stay updated on upcoming shows and events   Intro and Outro music: "Midweek Daggers" by Brahctopus  

Reggie is the famous sax player who can be heard playing at all the major Pittsburgh events, most notably on the Clemente bridge before a Pirates game. We talk about how he started playing the sax, the famous people he's connected with, places he's traveled and much more! Follow on Instagram: @chillinwithdeke Website- chillinwithdeke.com Intro and Outro music: "Midweek Daggers" - Brahctopus  

Deke chills on the campus of his alma mater, Pitt and talks with recent graduates and current students about things they've learned, future aspirations and more! Follow on Instagram and Snapchat: @chillinwithdeke Website: chillinwithdeke.com Check out @kovacscompany to buy an awesome backpack! Intro and outro music- "Midweek Daggers" by Brahctopus  

Deke talks with his little brother, Evan. They recap the first 3 episodes of the podcast and discuss what they learned from the guests. The two also bring up some intriguing hypotheticals, converse about future plans, and also make a big bet! Follow me on Instagram: @chillinwithdeke Website/Blog: chillinwithdeke.com  

Deke talks with NOLAC owner, Jared Zych live from Big Iron Tattoo. They talk about how Jared started the clothing brand, what being an entrepreneur entails, personal growth,  the NBA, and much more! Chillinwithdeke.com Social media- @chillinwithdeke Intro and Outro Music- Midweek Daggers by Brahctopus

Chillin with Deke this week is Dominic Bianco. Dom is the author of two books; they are titled "The Apparition" and "Rising Son." Deke and Dom discuss Dom's books, his writing process, dinosaurs, superheroes and much more! To find out more on what "Chillin with Deke" is about go to my website-chillinwithdeke.com and read the blog posts and about section. Follow on social media: Twitter and Instagram: @chillinwithdeke Facebook: Chillin with Deke Music intro and outro: Midweek Daggers by Brahctopus  

Deke talks with former Pittsburgh Steeler, Pete Rostosky. Pete was an Offensive Tackle for the Steelers in the 1980's and upon retiring took over his father's business- Rostosky Coal, LLC. In this episode the two talk about Pete's: Childhood on the farm Football journey Time with the Steelers Success ... and much more!   Intro and Outro music: Midweek Daggers by Brahctopus